SSC COMBINED GRADUATE LEVEL EXAMINATION
PRACTICE PAPER (GENERAL AWARENESS)
Q.1.The speed of light with the rise in the temperature of the medium
- Increases
- Decreases
- Remains unaltered
- Drops sharply
Q.2.Which from the following rivers does not originate in Indian territory?
- Mahanadi
- Brahmaputra
- Ravi
- Chenab
Q.3.The gas predominantly responsible for global warning is
- Carbon dioxide
- Carbon monoxide
- Nitrous oxide
- Nitrogen peroxide
Q.4.26th January is India's
- Independence Day
- Republic Day
- Revolution Day
- Parliament Day
Q.5.Which of the following uses non-conventional Source of Energy?
- Kerosene lamp
- Wax candle
- Solar lantern
- Torch
Q.6.Electric current is measured by
- Voltmeter
- Anemometer
- Commutator
- Ammeter
Q.7.The dynamo is a device for converting
- Heat energy into electrical energy
- Mechanical energy into electrical energy
- Magnetic energy into electrical energy
- None of these
Q.8.Galvanised Iron sheets have a coating of
- Tin
- Lead
- Zinc
- Chromium
Q.9.The hardest substance available on earth is
- Platinum
- Diamond
- Quartz
- Gold
Q.10.Washing soda is the common name for
- Calcium carbonate
- Calcium bicarbonate
- Sodium carbonate
- Sodium bicarbonate
Q.11.2008 Olympic games were held in
- China
- Greece
- Italy
- France
Q.12.Who among the following has been appointed as the new Captain of Indian Test Cricket Team?
- Sachin Tendulkar
- Rahul Dravid
- Anil Kumble
- Mahender Singh Dhoni
Q.13.Who among the following has been selected as new coach for the Indian Cricket Team?
- Vivian Richards
- Gary Kirsten
- Kapil Dev
- Allan Border
Q.14.The mascot for the 34th National Games held in Jharkhand in 2008, is
- Sheru
- Roopa
- Chauva
- None of these
Q.15.With which game is the Agha Khan Cup associated?
- Football
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Hockey
Q.16.The term, L.B.W. is associated with which of the following games?
- Cricket
- Hockey
- Football
- Polo
Q.17.Wankhede stadium is situated in?
- Chandigarh
- Bangalore
- Mumbai
- Chennai
Q.18.The Olympic games are normally held at an interval of
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
Q.19.Jaspal Rana is the name associated with which of the following games?
- Boxing
- Shooting
- Archery
- Weight lifting
Q.20.Netaji Subhash National Institute of Sports is located at
- Kolkata
- New Delhi
- Jhansi
- Patiala
Q.21.A person wants to contest election for the membership of Gram Panchayat, what should be his age?
- 18 years or above
- 19 years or above
- 21 years of above
- Minimum 25 years
Q.22.Who summons the joint sitting of the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha?
- President
- Speaker of the Lok Sabha
- Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
- Prime Minister
Q.23.Which of the following is not a source of revenue to the village panchayat?
- Property Tax
- House Tax
- Land Tax
- Vehicle Tax
Q.24.All electioneering campaigns during the time of elections are stopped.
- 48 hours before the appointed time of election results
- 48 hours before the actual poll
- 24 hours before the actual poll
- 36 hours before the actual poll
Q.25.Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
- President
- Prime Minister
- Parliament
- Chief Justice of India
Q.26.The General Budget is presented in the parliament normally in the month of
- January
- February
- March
- Last month of the year
Q.27.Who is the signatory on the Indian currency notes in denomination of two rupees and above?
- Secretary, Reserve Bank of India
- Finance Secretary, Minister of Finance
- Governor, Reserve Bank of India
- Finance Minister, Ministry of Finance
Q.28.The monetary unit of Bangladesh is
- Rupee
- Takka
- Rupiah
- Dollar
Q.29.Sellers market denotes a situation where
- Commodities are available at competitive rates
- Demand exceeds supply
- Supply exceeds demand
- Supply and demand are equal
Q.30.Development means economic growth plus
- Inflation
- Deflation
- Price stability
- Social change
Q.31.The Abbreviation NAEP stands for
- National Atomic Energy Planning
- National Adult education Programme
- National Authority on Engineering Projects
- Nuclear and Atomic Energy Project
Q.32.The Abbreviations PSLV stands for
- Polar Survey Landing Vehicle
- Polarised Source Laser Viewing
- Precise Source Locating Vision
- Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle
Q.33.The term 'epicentre' is associated with
- Earthquakes
- Tornadoes
- Cyclones
- Earth's interior
Q.34.Which of the following order is given to the plantes of solar system on the basis of their sizes?
- Jupiter, Saturn, Earth, Mercury
- Saturn, Jupiter, Mercury, Earth
- Mercury, Earth, Jupiter, Saturn
- Earth, Mercury, Saturn, Jupiter
Q.35.The solar eclipse occurs when
- the sun comes in between the moon and the earth
- the earth comes in the between the sun and the moon
- the moon comes in between the sun and the earth
- None of these
Q.36.The removal of top soil by water or wind is called
- Soil wash
- Soil erosion
- Soil creep
- Silting of soil
Q.37.Which of the following is suitable for growing cotton?
- Sandy soil
- Clayey soil
- Black soil
- Alluvial soil
Q.38.Bandipur Sanctuary is located in the State of
- Tamil Nadu
- Uttar Pradesh
- Karnataka
- Madhya Pradesh
Q.39.Largest State in terms of area, in India is
- Assam
- Rajasthan
- Madhya Pradesh
- Jammu and Kashmir
Q.40.Koraput is related to which of the following Industry
- Aeroplane
- Ship building
- Iron and steel
- Electric locomotives
Q.41.Which of the following group of States is the largest producer of tea?
- West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh
- Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan
- Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand
- West Bengal, Assam, Karnataka
Q.42.Which of these has the largest river basin?
- Brahmaputra
- Ganga
- Godavari
- Sutlej
Q.43.The Indus Valley Civilization was famous for
- Well-planned cities
- Efficient civil organization
- Development of Art and Architecture
- All of these
Q.44.The Red Fort of Delhi was built by
- Akbar
- Shahjehan
- Jahangir
- Sher Shah
Q.45.The ancient name of the city of Patna is
- Pataliputra
- Kanauj
- Kausambi
- Kapilavastu
Q.46.The ancient kingdom of "Avanti" had its capital at
- Vaishali
- Kausambi
- Ujjain
- Ayodhya
Q.47.When did Vasco-da-Gama come to India
- 1492
- 1498
- 1398
- 1542
Q.48.The General who gave the firing order at Jallianwala Bag was
- Tegart
- Cornwallis
- Simpson
- O. Dwyer
Q.49.Gandhiji started Satyagraha in 1919 to protest against the
- Rowlatt Act
- Salt Law
- Act of 1909
- Jallianwala Bagh Messacre
Q.50.The Britishers come to India as traders and formed company named
- Indo-British Company
- The Great Britain Company
- Eastern India Company
- East India Company
